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Coward (knee) didn't return to Monday's game against Golden State. He finished the night with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists in 12 minutes before exiting.

The severity of Coward's injury is unclear at this time, as the team is simply calling it a right knee issue for now. He can be considered day-to-day until Memphis has more information to share on his availability going forward.

Alexander-Walker accumulated 23 points (9-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Monday's 138-116 loss to Minnesota.

Alexander-Walker produced strong numbers despite the loss, recording his second double-double of the season and his first of the points and rebounds variety this campaign. The 27-year-old has pumped out consistent volume from deep, knocking down at least two three-pointers in 24 of the past 25 games.

Jokic contributed 22 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 119-117 loss to Cleveland.

Jokic posted yet another strong all-around performance, resulting in his third consecutive triple-double. The big man hasn't needed much time to acclimate after putting a 16-game absence behind him due to a left knee bone bruise, as he's averaging 24.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks since his return Jan. 30.

McCollum produced 38 points (12-25 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four steals, two assists and one rebound in 33 minutes during Monday's 138-116 loss to the Timberwolves.

McCollum caught fire offensively, pouring in a game-high 38 points for his best scoring output since Nov. 25 while making his second start with the Hawks. Entering Monday, his production had been nearly identical between stops, as he averaged 17.4 points, 3.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds on 46.4 percent shooting from the field and 35.3 percent from deep in 14 games with Atlanta, compared to 18.8 points, 3.6 assists and 3.5 rebounds on 45.4 percent shooting and 39.3 percent from three in 35 games with Washington prior to the trade.

Randle chipped in 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 12 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and one block in 39 minutes during Monday's 138-116 victory over Atlanta.

Randle delivered an all-around performance, recording his third triple-double of the season and first since Nov. 7. The power forward entered Monday's contest in solid form, averaging 20.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals over his previous 10 games.

Gobert produced 18 points (7-7 FG, 4-9 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes during Monday's 138-116 victory over the Hawks.

Gobert was flawless from the field Monday, delivering a strong scoring contribution in a lopsided win. It marked the big man's highest scoring output since Jan. 4, as he entered the contest averaging 9.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals over the previous five games. Free-throw shooting remains an issue, though, as Gobert's efficiency at the charity stripe has dipped below 50.0 percent this season after finishing at 67.4 percent last year.

Wilson accumulated four points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 20 minutes during Monday's 123-115 win over the Bulls.

Wilson was back in the rotation, suiting up for the first time in the past four games. Brooklyn continues to shuffle its rotation, both in terms of availability and playing time. Although Wilson has flashed small amounts of upside throughout his young career, there is no reason to be rostering him outside of deeper formats at this point.

Dosunmu produced 21 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, one rebound, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 138-116 win over the Hawks.

Dosunmu provided an energetic spark off the bench Monday, scoring efficiently and often as part of a convincing win. The guard has now reached double figures in each of his first two games with the Timberwolves, averaging 16.0 points while shooting 54.2 percent from the field and 55.5 percent from beyond the arc.

Wolf provided 13 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 123-115 win over the Bulls.

Wolf moved into the starting lineup, scoring in double digits for the third straight game. Although his role continues to fluctuate, his production over the past week has been relatively strong, averaging 12.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.8 combined steals and blocks in four games during that time. While he is more of a stash than a must-roster player, he is doing enough to be held in certain formats at the moment.

Claxton provided 28 points (12-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 123-115 victory over the Bulls.

Claxton took advantage of the fact that Chicago is without a proven NBA center, scoring a season-high 28 points, while also recording his first double-double in his past 22 appearances. Despite a consistent role, Claxton's overall value has taken a hit of late, thanks largely to his defensive contributions being less than adequate. In fact, he has now failed to record a single block in five straight games. He remains a must-roster player, albeit one with a slightly limited ceiling.